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	Knot
		Knots placed at a distance of 47 feet 3 inches passed through a sailor's fingers, while another used a 28-second sandglass to time the operation.
		Knots have been the subject of interest both for their ancient origins, common use or their mathematical implications, see knot theory.
		For example, loop knots share the attribute of having some kind of an anchor point constructed on the standing end (such as a loop or overhand knot) into which the working end is easily hitched to using a round turn[?]).
	www.wordlookup.net /kn/knot.html (1051 words)

	Come Caving with the VPI Cave Club!
		Knots used to secure another knot should be as close as possible to the main knot and oriented to fit tightly against it.
		Of the fourteen required knots, four are based on the overhand knot (overhand knot, water knot, square knot, double fisherman's bend), and four are secured with overhand knots (bowline, mountaineering bowline, bowline on a coil, and helical).
		This knot is usually tied near the end of a rope and used as a main rigging knot.
	www.cave.org.vt.edu /knots.shtml (4412 words)

	Category:Knots - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Knots are used to fasten and secure material such as string or rope to itself or something else.
		Due to England's strong naval tradition, the English language has a large technical vocabulary for describing knots.
		Of relevance here, a bend is a knot used to attach two pieces of line together, and a hitch is a knot used to attach a piece of line to rigid object.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Category:Knots (103 words)

	Knot
		Knots can save the spelunker from foolishly becoming buried under millions of tons of rock.
		;decorative:A complex knot exhibiting repeating patterns often constructed around and enhancing an object, list of decrorative knots ;hitch:A knot tied to a post, cable, ring, or spar, list of hitch knots.
		;lashing:A knot used to hold (usually) poles together, list of lashing knots ;loop:A knot used to create a closed circle in a line, list of loop knots.
	www.fact-index.com /k/kn/knot.html (800 words)

	The world's top Knots websites (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Knots have been the subject of interest both for their ancient origins, common use or the mathematical implications of knot theory.
		;bend :A knot uniting two lines (for knots joining two ends of the same line, see binding knots or loops), list of bends.
		;decorative :A complex knot exhibiting repeating patterns often constructed around and enhancing an object, list of decrorative knots ;hitch :A knot tied to a post, cable, ring, or spar, list of hitch knots.
	dirs.org /dir-wiki.cfm/Top/Reference/Knots (1274 words)

	SailNet Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The knots used here are all designed to be extremely secure in their purpose, but, most importantly, easy to undo again.
		For instance, reefing a mainsail, lashing a broken boom or mast to the boat, tying sheets to a storm sail, lengthening your anchor rode, deploying a drogue or sea anchor—the list is endless.
		This knot is often used as an alternative to the clove hitch.
	www.sailnet.com /collections/articles/index.cfm?articleid=suelar060 (1326 words)

	Cibola Lost & Found Newsletter
		If you see a knot here which you believe is called something else, or if you see me calling a knot something that you believe is the name reserved to a different knot, you are encountering a difference between technical correctness and slang usage.
		This knot is so univerally used as a bend in the sport climbing community, to the exclusion of the knot which is really called the "Fisherman's Knot" that many climbers appear to have dropped the "double" from the name as a matter of conversational convenience.
		The Figure 8 knot is used as the basis of several other knots, but is often used by itself at the end of a line to keep the end from "unlaying" (fraying).
	www.swcp.com /csar/newsletter/3-2.html (3036 words)

	Decorative Knots
		Lanyard knots is an example with blimp knot, braid knot, Chinese cloverleaf knot oblong knot, mystic knot, pectoral knot, Chinese lanyard knot, good luck knot, knife lanyard knot, foot rope knot, wall knot and Matthew Walker Knots.
		Across from each listed knot is a description and page number, making it easy to pick the exact knot you would like to work.
		Some of the knots are illustrated as flat with directional arrows of path movement, while other knots are illustrated with a three dimensional piece in the background and the knot setting on the piece and in the foreground.
	www.beadwrangler.com /book-knot5.htm (540 words)

	Virtual Knots
		A knot diagram is a projection or shadow of a knot on the plane, with the restriction that each point on the diagram is the shadow of no more than two points on the knot.
		A choice of a direction to travel around a knot is called an orientation of the knot, and a knot together with a specific choice of orientation is called (not surprisingly) an oriented knot.
		Moving a knot around in space does not change what kind of knot it is -- in order to get a different knot, we have to cut the strand, tie a different knot in it, and rejoin the ends.
	www.math.lsu.edu /~nelson/vknots.html (2679 words)

	Fishing Knots - Dropper Loop, Fly Fishing Knots Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Dropper Loop knot or also known as the Blood Dropper Knot is tied in the bight (not the end) of the line, creating a loop that juts out perpendicular to the line were a hook can be attached.
		As a general practice make sure that all knots should be trimmed so that there is no more than a millimeter or two of line sticking out from the fishing knot.
		Surgeon's Knot :Surgeon's knot used for joining lengths of nylon and can be used for attaching a tippet to the end of a leader.
	www.go4bass.com /dropper.html (408 words)

	Knots on the Web (Peter Suber)
		Maintained by Jan Korpegård. Under each knot, Korpegård gives the knot's name in 10 languages, and asks readers of other languages to send him the names of the same knots in their languages; he even provides the form for submitting the names electronically.
		A Bibliography of Literature on Knots and Braids.
		Decorative knotting, some for sale, by a man who calls himself the world's best (which may or may be true), and who thinks of himself as alone in his art (which is fortunately false).
	www.earlham.edu /~peters/knotlink.htm (6783 words)

	Triple-Loop Knots
		One disadvantage of this knot is that it can't be tied in the middle of a rope (when you don't have access to the ends of the rope).
		The only difference is that you tie the knot using a doubled rope (a long bight), then you extend the end of the bight until it becomes a third loop.
		If you are an "average person" who doesn't need specialized knots (such as the kind that climbers, sailors, and so on, might need), then the Alpine Butterfly family of knots (single-loop, double-loop, triple-loop, and bends) should serve you well in a variety of situations.
	www.layhands.com /knots/Knots_TripleLoops.htm (3454 words)

	What Knot to Use in a Primitive Situation
		Sometimes the knot is only to hold for a short time, or it may be semi-permanent.
		A variation is the slipped sheet bend for ease of untying.
		Used as a stopper knot or as a sewing knot.
	www.primitiveways.com /knots.html (552 words)

	Marine Knots (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Surgeon's Knot is a modified form of the reef knot, and the extra turn taken in the first tie prevents slipping before the knot is completed.
		This knot is very useful for hoisting and towlines, and holds well without slipping or jamming.
		This knot is used at the end of a rope to temporarily prevent the strands from unlaying.
	www.lehighgroup.com /KNOTS.HTM (231 words)

	Animated Knots by Grog
		So, handle rope with care, inspect and test any knot you tie, respect any rope subject to a heavy load, e.g., a rope controlling a sail on a large vessel, a mooring rope, and especially your own climbing rope.
		An angle, a kink, or a knot, stresses the fibers unevenly and weakens the rope.
		Although some knots in some ropes are claimed to only weaken a rope to about 80% of its rated strength, other knots weaken a rope to about 50%.
	www.animatedknots.com /index.php (636 words)

	Troop 7 - How to Tie Knots - Sheet Bend
		The sheet bend is the most important knot for joining two rope ends, especially if the ropes are of different sizes.
		Sailors named it in the days of sailing ships when they would "bend" (tie) the "sheetsandquot' (ropes in the rigging of a ship).
		Snug it carefully before applying any strain to the knot.
	www.troop7.org /Knots/Sheet.html (91 words)

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	www.gurunet.com /cm-dsid-2222-letter-1L-first-16401 (69 words)

	DNR
		Now that you have the proper combination of rod, reel and line, make sure that the knot you use to secure your hook, swivel or lure is strong enough to withstand the shock of a fish strike.
		To tie the palomar knot, bend the line back on itself to form a double strand 6 inches long.
		Then tighten the knot by pulling on the hook with one hand and the double strand of line with the other.
	dnr.state.il.us /fish/knotgde.htm (434 words)

	Troop 7 - How to Tie Knots - Double Sheet Bend
		In the illustration the light colored line would be the smaller and the darker one would be the larger.
		A double sheet bend may be employed when a sheet bend may not have enough friction to hold well.
		"In your web picture it would appear that the person that tied the knot was left handed or standing on their head as the darker line is held fast and the lighter line is manipulated to form the knot, it would have been quite awkward for a right handed person positioned right side up.
	www.troop7.org /Knots/SheetDouble.html (190 words)

	Amazon.ca: Books: Ashley Book of Knots (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today.
		Ashley's research was a significant collection of 7,000 drawings of 3,900 knots and their application in a 620 page knot tyers tome which has become a veritable bible for rope workers the world over.
		There may be books with easier to follow directions for different knots, but this one is relatively concise and once you puzzle out how his nomenclature works you are well on your way to tying just about any knot in the book.
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/0385040253 (1090 words)

	knots
		Along with its variations it can be used to tie a knot in the end of a rope, form a non-slip loop, tie two ropes together, and anchor a rope to an object.
		The figure 8 knot is very simple to tie, and is used make a lump in the end of a rope to either keep it from unravelling or to keep it from pulling through a pulley or other opening.
		This is okay for the simpler knots but is an unsatisfactory method for learning the more complex knots and I found it very frustrating.
	www.our-town.com /~brit/knots.htm (777 words)

	rec.crafts.knots FAQ
		Knots should be tested to see when they hold, slip or jam when tied in different ropes.
		I didn't see any animals listed in the membership handbook, but the IGKT is open to anyone interested in knotting (whether expert or simply hoping to learn from others).
		Some people like to flame the working end of a knot after it is finished to swell up the end in the hope that it won't pull back into the knot.
	www.msen.com /~pwmeek/knots/knot-faq.html (3629 words)

	Modifiers etc (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Find "Bend" in the Modifier list, or if you can’t find it there, click the "More" button, and find "Bend" in the that list.
		The items at the top of the list are the most recently added, while the one at the bottom of the list are the oldest ones.
		This should reverse the order of the Bend and Taper Modifiers – meaning that Taper will then be applied before Bend, instead of the other way around, as shown here.
	tonyg.3dup.net /tutorials/MAX/09_DS_MAX_Modifiers.htm (1074 words)

	Captain Dave's Knot Tying,massachusetts saltwater fishing,fishing massachusetts,tie knots,marine weather,tide ...
		Follow the fishing and boating knot links to the right for clear pictures, directions and some animations on how to tie several popular fishing and boating knots.
		NOTE: The end of the line that you work with in tying knots is called the "Tag End" or "Bitter End." The main length of line is the "Standing Part." On average, any knot will reduce the breaking strength of any line or rope by about 15%.
		Along with the boating knots I have listed the typical percentage of line breaking strength remaining after tying the given knot.
	www.cptdave.com /knot-tying.html (272 words)

	Sailing Knots Videos - Bennett Marine Video
		Includes step-by-step instructions on how to master the techniques of tying all types of line and rope including knots, hitches and bends.
		Covers figure 8, square knot, clove and rolling hitch, bowline, 3 strand braid, half hitch, ring bowline, cleat hitch, double sheet bend and more.
		Covers the bowline, sheet bend, figure 8, round turn, reef knot, clove hitch and rolling hitch.
	www.bennettmarine.com /sailing_knots.html (231 words)

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		As a Craig's List addict, I am frequently repulsed by what I find there.
		Also on my list of adoration was Jen, who had a different hair color and a different boyfriend every week.
		Now, this list may not seem "fair & balanced," but seriously, all the Bush supporters are investment bankers and shit.
	www.blindcavefish.com /2004_06_01_archive.html (10231 words)

	Knots Videos - Bennett Marine Video
		Join Les Igoe as he takes you step-by-step through 20 line knots vital to every angler.
		Covers clinch, snell, surgeon's loop & knot, offshore swivel, bowling, anchor bend, haywire twist, barrel twist, dropper, figure 8, line to reel and more.
		Clearly visible closeup photography makes it simple for you to learn to tie even the most complex of knots.
	www.bennettmarine.com /fishing_knots.html (115 words)

	Knots and Knotting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The knots that every scout should be able to tie in their sleep.
		Another list, this one of fifty suggestions of useful or interesting knots.
		An arbitrary list of my favorite knot books, at least for now.
	www.folsoms.net /knots (134 words)

	Knots
		Covers the ring bend, overhand, fisherman's, figure-8, munter hitch and clove hitch.
		Also covers emergency harness construction and belay techniques.
		Illustrations and instructions for shoelace knots, including common knots and variations such as faster or more secure knots.
	reference.allfind.us /c/5e194 (175 words)

	Knots (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Illustrated guide to the most commonly used knots in underground exploration.
		Includes information on knots for boating and scouting.
		Sells a video (VHS/DVD) showing 47 knots and 6 splices tied from the user's perspective.
	www.1millionsites.com /Reference/Knots (402 words)

	Scout Skills (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Use this to convert any alphabetic text into Morse Code Characters, the NATO Phonetic Alphabet, Semaphore Signal Flags, Egyptian Hieroglyphs, Sign Language (hand signs), International Marine Signal Flags, Braille (dots), Chinese Characters, and Dwarf Runes from The Hobbit.
		Knots learn how to tie the Bowline, Clove Hitch, Double Sheet Bend Figure of Eight, Fisherman's Knot, Lark's Head, Reef Knot, Rolling Hitch, Round turn and two half hitches, Sheepshank, Sheet Bend, Thumb Knot, Timber Hitch, Highwayman's Hitch and the Harvester Hitch.
		Which is our International Scouting E-mail List Group.
	sne.tripod.com /s-skills.htm (121 words)

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